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KW10 VKA

2010 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,855 mi
Last recorded162,855 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda CX-774,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 VKA
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 162,855 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticky

Corrosion on floor to sill joint

Near side headlamp washer damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Component mountings, rear sub frame and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight bind on off side front brake

Fail 21 Feb 2025 162,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet safety catch sticky

Corrosion on floor to sill joint

Near side headlamp washer damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Component mountings, rear sub frame and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight bind on off side front brake

Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,101 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion all around

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer nozzle damaged-spray pattern poor

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake quite high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 161,095 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower general corrosion all around

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake quite high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 159,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 145,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance reduced.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has only just met the required overall performance.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 145,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance reduced.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has only just met the required overall performance.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 136,092 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 126,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 116,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,715 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,372 miles

Nearside headlamp cleaning device does not return

Nearside parking brake efficiency down

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes hidden by covers

engine oil ;leaks

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r diff unit seal leaking

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-7?

Based on 44,043 MOT tests across 3,131 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,890
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 756
position lamp(s) not working 597
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 573
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 441
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KW10 VKA is a 2010 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda CX-7 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW10 VKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda CX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW10 VKA is a 2010 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 14 August 2010.

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